Bret

PM - easy 4 with striders on a changing weather afternoon.  Cool front coming through.  Felt good - had considered taking the day off, but opted for a an easy run to keep the body used to activity even though it is diminished in quantity for this week.

AM - had to travel on business yesterday to Minneapolis.  Went out for a run this morning with Richie in St. Paul along the river.  Cold, 29 degrees. Felt very good though and we ran a few half mile pick ups slightly faster than MP.  

AM - easy 5 miles this morning with 6 striders.  Feeling like I have gained a couple of pounds - good feel to the run though.  

Ok - for anyone who may read my blog - I would welcome input here.  The race I am scheduled to run is the NYC marathon on Sunday.   Due to the storm, there has been some question as to whether it will be cancelled.  The Mayor of NY says they will have the race.  However lots of locals are posting about how inappropriate it is to have the race this weekend in light of the devastation and that the priorities should be on the need for emergency relief and restoration.  Logistically, it may be a tall order just for me to get to NY - but now I am a bit torn about the sentiments of the locals about proceeding with the event. 

PM - easy 4 miles with 3-4 striders with Richie around the Carillon office park.  Flights appear to be on for tomorrow.  All things are pointing to a race on Sunday.

AM - 3 miles easy - if for nothing else, just to satiate my nervous energy.  

AM - went out mid morning to clear my head.  Really humid and warm despite the weatherman saying how pleasant it was outside.  Did about 6 miles, did not feel that great.  Probably will not do the half tomorrow morning as the time change will have the temps and humidity soaring at race time - not condusive to favorable racing conditions for me at least.